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Kawasaki W175 vs JAWA 42 FJ

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki W175 or JAWA 42 FJ? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between W175 and 42 FJ. Kawasaki W175 Price starts at Rs.1.22 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Ebony and JAWA 42 FJ Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Aurora Green Matte Spoke R. Kawasaki W175 is 1 cylinder, 177 cc Engine can generate 13 ps @ 7500 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 FJ is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 28.7 bhp power. In terms of range, W175 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and 42 FJ has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki W175 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas JAWA 42 FJ is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

W175 vs 42 FJ

Key HighlightsKawasaki W175JAWA 42 FJ
PriceRs.1.22 LakhRs.1.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity177 cc334 cc
Power13 ps @ 7500 rpm28.7 bhp
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki W175 Ebony bike
Ebony
Rs. 1.22 Lakh
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JAWA 42 FJ Aurora Green Matte Spoke R bike
Aurora Green Matte Spoke R
Rs. 1.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.37 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
177 cc
334 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston
Floating
Front Disc Size
270
320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
23
Front Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
5 - Step Adjustable Pre-load
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
28
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers
Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 17
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
Analogue
Gear Indicator
-
Tachometer
Digital
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle Frame Steel
Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
177 cc
334 cc
Engine Type
Air-cooled 4-stroke Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder 4 stroke liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.072 kwh
-
Top Speed
110 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
85 mm X 65 mm
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power
13 ps @ 7500 rpm
28.7 bhp
Max Torque
13.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
29.6 Nm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Analogue
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Single Channel ABS
-
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2005 mm
-
Width
805 mm
833 mm
Height
1050 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
178 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
790 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
135 kg
184 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Retro and old school design theme
  • Engine is smooth and refined
  • Easy to ride in traffic
  • A bigger 334cc Alpha 2 engine compared to the standard Jawa 42
  • The Alpha 2 engine is more refined as compared to the 300cc engine
  • The design of the motorcycle looks appealing
  • Gets better dimensions compared to the regular Jawa 42
  • Dual-channel ABS, Assist & Slipper clutch available as standard fitment
  • Multiple colour options available
Cons
  • Simply too expensive for a 175cc engine
  • Lacks modern day features
  • Some colour options are a bit overpriced
  • The base colour option gets spokes wheel
  • The seat length is short, and riding with a pillion for long rides could be uncomfortable
  • The availability of sales and service networks is still limited as compared to rivals
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki W175 and JAWA 42 FJ

Safety

W175 comes loaded with Single Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pillion Grabrail. 42 FJ has Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light.

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki W175 has features like Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and JAWA 42 FJ, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Kawasaki W175 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 42 FJ comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki W175 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1050 mm seat height. JAWA 42 FJ has 790 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki W175 and JAWA 42 FJ Owner Reviews

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  • 42 FJ Review
    • M
      Mradul
      10 Month ago
      4.2
      Very Good too much comfort than other bikes . Superb controlling and great balancing . Just great great great great great great and great . Good mileage with 177 cc engine nice look and all colors are superb . Easy to start and nice sound . Good for the long drive.
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    • HP
      Himanshu Panda
      1 Year ago
      3.8
      mostly power ful bike with best features
      Likes (1)
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    • AA
      Angom Albert simgh
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Nice bike looking so simple ,,an design an price ok,,100% value for money,
      Likes (4)
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    • R
      Reena
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      nice bike
      Likes (3)
      Reply
    • DR
      D Ravi
      2 Year ago
      3.0
      Mileage,and maintenance ,do not resaling , Spare parts ,not available showroom and service centers.
      Likes (20)
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